We are now in the final stretch of the 2021 United Jewish Appeal (UJA) Campaign! If you have already made your gift – Todah rabah, we thank you for your generosity. Your gift has secured vital programs and services in our community and has enhanced Jewish life at home and around the world. If you haven't made your gift yet, there's still time. Make your donation by December 31 to receive your 2021 charitable tax receipt. You can make your gift online, in-person, or by calling 403-444-3157. To learn more about the impact of your gift, or this year's 2021 UJA Campaign, contact Diana Kalef, Director of Development.
Calgary Jewish Federation is in need of volunteers for its Casino on February 6 and 7 at Deerfoot Inn and Casino. Please consider volunteering for a shift on Sunday or Monday from 6:45pm to 3:30am for one of the following positions: general manager, banker, cashier or chip runner. Funds raised support programs such as Holocaust Education Symposium, Yom HaShoah commemorations, and ensuring our community mikvah is available for use. Email Lori Wolf or call 403-444-3157 to lend your time to this important fundraising cause.
The executive board of Calgary Hillelhas been busy amplifying Jewish voices on the University of Calgary campus. Drawing on their passion for Jewish education and leadership skills, the Hillel board is working with the U of C Student's Union to plan on-campus initiatives for International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Kol hakavod to our student leaders for their hard work on creating a more equitable campus. For more information, or to support Hillel's initiatives, please email Danielle Braitman, Director of Engagement Programs.
A short while ago, parts of British Columbia experienced significant flooding and damage due to a series of extreme weather events. Our partner, Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver (JFGV), sprung into action and began to collect donations and mobilize support for hard-hit communities. It is a key tenet of Judaism to assist those in need, no matter their background, and we are very proud of the important work JFGV is doing, and the leadership they are demonstrating.
Many in our community spend time in some of the areas in BC that have been heavily impacted, and Calgary Jewish Federation stands with its partners and peers. As such, our community donated $10,000 to help JFGV's efforts through an existing designated emergency fund. Please see the thank you letter from Ezra Shanken, CEO of JFGV.
There is still much work they will need to do over the coming months – learn more about what they are doing and how others can help.
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